about the organisation

Founded in 2001, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is Australia’s largest human rights organisation, providing support to people seeking asylum. ASRC is an independent not-for-profit organisation whose programs support and empower people seeking asylum to maximise their own physical, mental, economic and social wellbeing. Championing the rights of people seeking asylum and mobilising a community of compassion, ASRC aims to create lasting social and policy change to deliver permanency, safety, freedom and justice to people seeking asylum and refugees.

To deliver on the new ambitious and transformational strategic plan (2022-5), ASRC is seeking a new Executive Director to complement the current leadership team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

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about you

Successful candidates will have proven experience in a senior leadership position, enabling and empowering a multi-disciplinary team, in relevant functions, to build capability, organisational effectiveness and great culture. Fostering an inclusive and positive culture, you will have the emotional intelligence to lead high-performing teams in a values-based organisation with a deep commitment to social impact and championing the rights of people seeking asylum and refugees.

At the heart of ASRC’s strategy is the people they serve, and their commitment to ensuring that the voices of lived experience are embedded and represented in all that they do and through all levels of the organisation. The ASRC welcomes all applicants and strongly encourages people with lived experience of being a refugee or seeking asylum to apply for these roles.

Odgers Berndtson is assisting ASRC with this appointment. For further information, please visit the link listed above. If you require assistance, or have any questions, please contact Kelly McClusky on +61 3 8375 7439.

A complete position description is attached.